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George J. Rathfelder

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George J. Rathfelder, 86, of Fremont, OH passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born June 14, 1931 in Fremont to Frank and Florence (Rufty) Rathfelder. He was a 1949 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.

George married Peggy Wright and she preceded him in death in 1974. He then married Margaret Hull. He married Nancy F. (Metz) Welsch on August 24, 1990 and she preceded him in death on June 4, 2013.

George served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was awarded Korean Service Medal and UN Service Medal. He was a life-long farmer and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church; Clyde and Fremont VFW; Fremont Moose and Eagles, the American Legion in Sandusky and the Ohio Farm Bureau. George enjoyed camping and hunting, especially hunting deer. He loved his dog, Zoe, cat. Socks and old country music.

George is survived by his daughters, Debbie (John) Nicholas, Fremont, OH and Pamela S. (Robert) Rahm, Catawba Island, OH; significant other, Doris Adams, Fremont sister, Joanne Rathfelder, Fremont, OH; sister-in-law, Mary Rathfelder, Old Fort, OH; grandchildren, Justin (Rebecca) Vinson, Michael (Tiffany Tang) Vinson and Caleb (Jessie) Goodwin; great grandchildren, Austin, Justine, Rylan, Logan, Kyler Vinson, Liam Gensler and Cassidy Goodwin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 1st wife, Peggy Rathfelder; 2nd wife, Nancy F. Rathfelder; siblings, James ,Ralph, Irvin Rathfelder, Edna Hufford and Ruth Nighswander; infant brothers, Johnny and Harold Rathfelder.

Visitation: Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.

Service: Monday, February 26, 2018; 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

Burial: Oakwood Cemetery with military honor’s provided by the American Legion and V.F.W.

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  1. Rick & Jan (Roth) Albaugh

    February 21, 2018 at 12:59 am

    Sending love and prayers for all the family.

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  2. Judybrooks

    February 21, 2018 at 2:02 am

    Sending our prayers Tim and Judy Brooks

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  3. Cinda Rosenberger McGilton

    February 21, 2018 at 6:26 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss!! It’s so hard to lose a parent. I loved hanging out with the family, our parents had so many good times!!! Praying for peace!
    Cinda Rosenberger McGilton

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  4. Associated Buyers Inc.

    February 21, 2018 at 1:52 pm

    Family of George J. Rathfelder

    May loving memories bring comfort to you in this time of sadness.

    With Deepest Sympathy
    Associated Buyers Employees and Their Families
    Edward, Sandra and Donald L. Schultz

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  5. Bobbie Williams

    February 24, 2018 at 5:27 pm

    Mom,
    I’m so sorry to hear about George’s passing. I know how much he meant to you. What an amazing man. I will cherish the times we spent together and never forget all the stories he shared with me. He will be truly missed.

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  6. Amy Michael Leadford

    February 25, 2018 at 1:22 pm

    Debbie, So very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May he rest in peace.

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